FY 2026 Adopted Budget - Flipbook - Page 48
G3C2. The City will continue the process to find a developer or developers whose proposed
concepts for downtown development aligns with the City’s vision.
Actions
1. Develop and maintain attractive City entries and gateways creating civic identity.
¾ In FY 2024/25, the City’s Public Works Department continues to improve the irrigation for the
islands down the middle of SR-19 and landscaped them with trees and plant life.
2. Determine, design, fund, and construct the next phase of the Ferran Park/Lakefront Master
Plan with the possibility of including access for seaplane landings. Designate funds from
City property sales to speed up the lakefront development.
¾ The Ferran Park kayak launch north of the swimming pool area has been completed.
¾ In FY 2024/25, Public Works will be restructuring the lakefront seawall in Ferran Park, to
include installing 72-foot steel pin piles through the structure and driven into the lakebed.
Plans also include repairing the two floating docks as part of the seawall project.
3. The Eustis Memorial Public Library continues to expand programming opportunities for
children and young adults by collaborating with City and community partners such as Trout
Lake Nature Center, the local IFAS extension office and local businesses such as
Pinesmoke to promote year-long recreational and learning opportunities.
¾ Additional library activities include updating the web page and adding online resources,
including business, Florida Newspaper Archive, local history, and access to governmental,
educational, and recreational programs.
¾ The Public Library continued to partner with other City departments and the community to
bring safe programming to the citizens of Eustis. These include the Central Florida Zoo,
Gatorland, the Fire Department and Police Department.
4. Continue implementing the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, especially the trail
component.
¾ The City is in contact with Trout Lake Nature Center (TLNC) and is continuing to explore
options for a trail from downtown Eustis to TLNC.
¾ The City Commission approved an interlocal agreement with Lake County, Tavares, and
Umatilla to work cooperatively on the North Lake Trail. Additionally, the City has budgeted
$50,000 for the City portion of a feasibility study. The feasibility study will be underway this
FY 2025/26
¾ Construct a trail system with connections to the County trail systems.
¾ Work constructively with future developers to redevelop catalyst sites identified in
the Downtown Master Plan.
¾ The City continues to be a member of the nationwide association America-in-Bloom. As part
of the Eustis in Bloom initiative, sidewalks and flower gardens were added to the Clifford
House, creating a pleasant and walkable attraction for the visitors of the historic home and
Citrus Museum.
¾ Work with FDOT to install another traffic light signal on Bay Street at either the Magnolia
Avenue or Macdonald Avenue intersection.
5. Complete the Palmetto Plaza Market Place funding and construction.
¾ Enhancements to Palmetto Plaza are part of the CRA review process. The Palmetto Plaza
hardscape project is a part of the CIP 2025/29 plan. A public input meeting has been held,
and comments are incorporated into the plan.
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